Textiles

Textiles are design objects made from malleable materials and are typically the result of interlocking fibers of yarns or threads, either by hand or with the use of a loom. 

There are myriad approaches to explore when creating a textile. The most common processes are braiding, knotting, knitting, weaving, crocheting, bonding, tatting, and felting. 

The origins of what is known today as textiles are fur pelts, felted clothes, and leaves. It is believed that cloth material was first used in Northwest Romblon. In terms of timeline, the first signs of worn clothing can be traced back as far as 70,000 years ago, and many believe it existed even earlier. It was discovered that the first dyed fabrics date back to 34,000 BCE in the Republic of Georgia, suggesting textile-like materials were available as early as the Paleolithic era. 

Words often associated with textile art include fabric, clothes, and material. However, it is important to acknowledge the subtle differences between textile and these other terms. For example, a textile can be any material, as long as it incorporates interlocking or interlacing fibers. This can include carpeting, pieces of wall art, and geotextiles. Textiles are typically not used for clothing and upholstery, unlike fabrics and cloth, which require additional steps for production, in order to be properly processed.

Finally, textile is also a great medium for contemporary artists and designers, who like to play with its diversity to let their imagination run free. Whether in textile sculptures or design objects, this medium allows artists to create singular and original pieces. Whether you prefer a minimalist or extravagant style, discover the selection of our experts and find the perfect element for your interior!

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Sculpture, Nirvana, Kojun

Kojun

Sculpture - 26.8 x 19 x 9 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 7.5 x 3.5 inch

$1,769

Painting, Paragon, Brian Neish

Brian Neish

Painting - 101 x 76 x 5 cm Painting - 39.8 x 29.9 x 2 inch

$3,383

Painting, All-In, Karolina Feigina

Karolina Feigina

Painting - 38 x 38 x 3 cm Painting - 15 x 15 x 1.2 inch

$1,396

Painting, Monk, Karolina Feigina

Karolina Feigina

Painting - 116 x 82 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 32.3 x 1.2 inch

$2,562

Painting, Le trio, Nathalie Montel

Nathalie Montel

Painting - 50 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$1,952

Sculpture, Watamahi blanche, Verog

Verog

Sculpture - 58 x 25 x 25 cm Sculpture - 22.8 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch

$1,830

Design, N°49, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design - 70 x 50 x 1 cm Design - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$915

Painting, Untitled, Michael W. Soi

Michael W. Soi

Painting - 100 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

$2,416

Painting, Abstract Flock, Mark Tobey

Mark Tobey

Painting - 29.5 x 21.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.6 x 8.5 x 0 inch

$14,642

Painting, Sconia, John Butterworth

John Butterworth

Painting - 91 x 91 cm Painting - 35.8 x 35.8 inch

$3,383

Painting, Igboland, Claudia Coccina

Claudia Coccina

Painting - 65 x 53 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 20.9 x 0.8 inch

$1,830

Sculpture, The checkmate, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

Sculpture - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

$3,294

Sculpture, Bang, Dan Lam

Dan Lam

Sculpture - 23 x 23 x 18 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 9.1 x 7.1 inch

$2,440

Sculpture, Mini N°263, Polly Vogel

Polly Vogel

Sculpture - 18 x 6 x 6 cm Sculpture - 7.1 x 2.4 x 2.4 inch

$122

Print, Jsa p74 bis, Lucio Forte

Lucio Forte

Print - 29.7 x 21 x 0.3 cm Print - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch

$109

Photography, Sans titre 3, Bruno Fournier

Bruno Fournier

Photography - 60 x 90 x 3 cm Photography - 23.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

$1,464

Sculpture, Medio N°100, Polly Vogel

Polly Vogel

Sculpture - 20 x 8 x 8 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 3.1 x 3.1 inch

$220

Painting, Amazons, Ed Potapenkov

Ed Potapenkov

Painting - 120 x 140 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch

$2,928

Painting, Pan y trabajo, Patopalomo

Patopalomo

Painting - 58 x 39 x 0.5 cm Painting - 22.8 x 15.4 x 0.2 inch

$793